Chose Yaris over Fit? This is how many miles you can drive it for free on the diffrnc

[alam99]

I don't have a Yaris or a Fit, but I've been thinking about what my next car would be. I currently have an 11-yr old Saturn which I bought new.

In doing my research, I initially settled on the Yaris, Versa, and Fit (in that order) as possibilities for my next car. I decided I still wanted a small car but wanted the versatility a hatchback would give me. The Fit was last due to its slightly higher price and exterior looks. The Versa was bigger than a Yaris but the look was mediocre.

I really liked the way the Yaris 5-dr LB looks, but was concerned by the small cargo room (seats up 9.32 cubic feet/ seats down 25.7). The Fit has 20.6 / 57.3. Also, the crash ratings were a tad lower than the Fit's.

After visiting an auto show and sitting in the two cars, the Fit became my first choice. What sold me was the room in the back seats and the interior seemed more refined than either the Yaris or Versa.

To be fair, the fuel economy is lower the the Yaris's.
Yaris: 29/35
Fit: 28/35 or 27/33, depending on the trim.

And, the Yaris's starting price is lower, too:
Yaris: $12,905
Fit: $14,900.

Two thousand isn't anything to sneeze at, I'm sure. But the interior is what really sold me on the Fit. Plus, the Magic Seats (true name, check Honda's site) in the Fit looked very useful.

I hope no one thinks I'm trolling. I think the Yaris is a good car which is more practical than the Smart and larger but for about the same price. I don't think the center console would have bothered me, and the pricing was very attractive. It just turned out to not be what I'm going for.

The Fit may look like a minivan, but after a while, the looks do grow on you. :)

[sbergman27]

Originally Posted by alam99

The Fit may look like a minivan, but after a while, the looks do grow on you. :)

Because driving a giant roller skate around town can be fun.

[alam99]

Originally Posted by sbergman27

Because driving a giant roller skate around town can be fun.

Yep. :)

[zachryboles]

Originally Posted by alam99

Yep. :)

well enjoy your fit.....